WASHINGTON—US President Donald Trump
has sparked a new debate by suggesting the possibility of changing the name of
the state of New Mexico to "New America."
In a message posted on his social media
accounts, Trump claimed that several people had suggested modifying the state's
name, which he described as having a long history of "election
fraud."
"New America. Much more
prestigious and beautiful for the people of that potentially incredible
state," the president wrote, referring to the proposal.
The statement generated reactions and
opened a new discussion about the identity and name of one of the southwestern
states, whose name has a long historical connection to Mexico and the region's
Hispanic heritage.
For now, the proposal remains a
suggestion publicly mentioned by Trump and does not imply an official change to
the state's name.